Swahili
vituguta
vee-too-GOO-tah
How to say it
Swahilivitugutavee-too-GOO-tahsoon
Englishcheekbonessoon
Frenchpommettessoon
Meaning
The bony prominences below the eyes, the cheekbones.
Good to know
plural of kituguta (ki-/vi- class); anatomical term, synonym of kitefute.
Examples
- Vituguta vyake vilionekana wazi baada ya kupungua uzito.His cheekbones became clearly visible after he lost weight.
- Vituguta vyako vinauma baada ya jino kung'olewa?Do your cheekbones hurt after the tooth extraction?
- Vituguta vyake havikuvimba tena.His cheekbones are no longer swollen.
- Daktari wa meno atachunguza vituguta vyake kesho.The dentist will examine his cheekbones tomorrow.
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